[cma-l] Ofcom - Notice to Broadcasters - Election and referendum programming

[Richard Hilton]

Today Ofcom have issued their latest Broadcast and On Demand Bulletin which can be found her:-

http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/enforcement/broadcast-bulletins/obb300/Issue_300.pdf

and it starts with a 'Note to Broadcasters Election and referendum programming'.  Part of it reads:-

'Ofcom will consider any breach arising from election-related programming or referendum-related programming to be potentially serious, and will consider taking regulatory action, as appropriate, in such cases, including considering the imposition of a statutory sanction.'

They also add:-

Broadcasters are also reminded that if they would find it helpful to have informal guidance on Sections Five and Six of the Code, they can contact Ofcom directly (adam.baxter at ofcom.org.uk<mailto:adam.baxter at ofcom.org.uk>).


I'm sure the CMA will also be also offering advice on this issue.  I think the overriding message is ; you have been warned!


Richard

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